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forfeit

[fawr-fit] / ˈfɔr fɪt /




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Americans collectively forfeit billions of dollars annually in unused benefits, which often expire at the end of the calendar year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

He negotiated with England skipper Nasser Hussain for both teams to forfeit an innings, leaving the tourists with a final-day run-chase, which they completed.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Because Inglewood lost to Westlake of Austin on Aug. 28, a forfeit was moot for this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Others will simply have to forfeit all that.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026

I would forfeit the money and stay away without telling him.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

Making sure paperwork is correct is one of the most important tasks, because one mistake can lead to forfeits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

If Warsh goes quiet while his colleagues continue to give economic-outlook speeches, a kind of unilateral disarmament could take hold where the chair forfeits the bully pulpit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

But a court that tolerates such defiance eventually forfeits the right to demand obedience.

From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026

Alford responded with a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” according to texts viewed by The Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026

As it developed, the flu forfeits didn’t affect Bobby’s pairings or score.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Donaldson subsequently asked for his knighthood to be forfeited and tendered his resignation from the Privy Council with immediate effect.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The match remains the only Test in history to have been forfeited.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

If Harvey did play, Inglewood should have forfeited its win last season to Midland.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

A government that will chase its own citizens for taxes incurred in 1999 has forfeited any argument that 1938 is too long ago to matter.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

When an hour had elapsed on the clock, I. A. Horowitz, the referee, declared the game forfeited.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The university telegraphed Dartmouth and stated that they were forfeiting the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

“You’re potentially forfeiting revenue, but you’re also trying to create a good experience for people who are more price conscious.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

That said, I will state the obvious: You will likely be forfeiting a decent amount of income.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

"We want the Lebanese state to negotiate for itself, and nobody is suggesting forfeiting this role," Fayyad said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

If I don’t, I might end up forfeiting the bounty to some other hunter who can stay in the Championships.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu


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